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In this competitive age, everyone needs to be updated with the current affairs. So, here is the important news for your upcoming exams like IBPS PO, IBPS CLERK, RRB and many more.
In this competitive age, everyone needs to be updated with the current affairs. So, here is the important news for your upcoming exams like IBPS PO, IBPS CLERK, RRB and many more.
1. PSLV C-35 with 8 satellites lifts off
Besides SCATSAT-1, the 44.4 metre tall ISRO's workhorse PSLV rocket is carrying two Indian university satellites, three from Algeria and one each from the US and Canada.
For the first time in its mission, the PSLV will launch its payloads in two different orbits. There will be two Fourth Stage Engine restarts for this purpose
PSLV C-35 took off from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre here, about 110 km from Chennai at 9.12 AM.
SCATSAT-1, the primary satellite, is meant for weather forecasting, cyclone detection and tracking.
It is a "continuity" mission for the Ku-band scatter meter payload carried by SCATSAT-1, which has enhanced features compared to a similar one carried by Oceansat-2 satellite in 2009, ISRO said.
The two academic satellites are PRATHAM, from IIT, Bombay, and PISAT, from BES University, Bengaluru and its consortium.
While PRATHAM's objective is to estimate Total Electron Count, PISAT's mission is to design and develop a nano satellite for remote sensing applications.
The foreign satellites on-board the PSLV are ALSAT-1B, ALSAT-2B and ALSAT-1N (all from Algeria) and Pathfinder-1 and NLS-19, from USA and Canada, respectively.
The total weight of all the eight satellites on-board PSLV. C35 is about 675 kg, ISRO said. SCATSAT-1 weighs 371 kg.
While SCATSAT-1 will be released first into a 730 km Polar Sun synchronous Orbit (SSO) after about 17 minutes, the rest will be injected into a lower orbit of 689 km after around two hours.
2. Olympian Sajan wins gold in 200m Butterfly
Olympian Sajan Prakash of Railways set a national record in men’s 200m butterfly en route to winning the gold in the event at the 70th Senior National Aquatic Championships.
3. IOA President Ramachandran honoured with OCA Merit Award
Indian Olympic Association President N Ramachandran was conferred with the prestigious OCA Award of Merit by the Olympic Council of Asia for his outstanding contributions to sports in Asia.
The award was presented to him by OCA President Sheikh Ahmed Al-Fahad Al-Ahmed Al-Sabah at the OCA General Assembly being held here. Also, present on the occasion was the International Olympic Committee President Thomas Bach.
Incidentally, it was only a month ago that Ramachandran received the IOCs Olympic Order for his contributions to the Olympic movement from Bach himself at the Rio Olympics.
The latest recognition makes Ramachandran the only IOA President to have received the two prestigious awards and that too in close succession.
4. China commissions world’s largest radio telescope
China commissioned the world’s largest radio telescope, a 4,450-panel reflector as large as 30 football pitches, which can help in better understanding the origin of the universe and boost global hunt for extra-terrestrial life.
Hundreds of astronomers and astronomy enthusiasts witnessed the official launch of the 500 meter Aperture Spherical Telescope’s (FAST) mission in a karst valley in Pingtang County in Guizhou Province.
Work on the nearly 1.2 billion-yuan (USD 180 million) project started in 2011, 17 years after it was proposed by Chinese astronomers.
The installation of the telescope’s main structure — a 4,450-panel reflector as large as 30 football pitches was built at unique valley in southwest China where over 8,000 people have been evacuated as it requires quiet atmosphere.
FAST will require radio silence within a 5-kms radius.
Over 600 apartments have been built in two new settlements, about 10 kilometres to accommodate the displaced people.
The telescope, which is aimed at observing deep space was stated to be most visible project of China’s plans to transform into high-tech nation focussing on research in advanced science and technology moving away from cheap manufacturing.
5. R Ashwin becomes fastest Indian & second overall to take 200 Test wickets
Off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin became the fastest Indian and second overall to take 200 wickets, reaching the milestone in his 37th Test.
Ashwin trapped New Zealand skipper Kane Williamson in front to get to the 200-mark on day four of the first Test at the Green Park in Kanpur.
With this feat, Ashwin left behind the likes of Dennis Lillee and Waqar Younis, who took 38 Tests to get to 200 wickets. South African pacer Dale Steyn took 39 Tests to reach the landmark.
Only leg-spinner Clarrie Grimmett got to the double century of wickets faster than Ashwin as the Australian reached there in 36 Tests.
Besides, Ashwin is also the ninth Indian bowler to record 200 in Tests and also the ninth highest wicket-taker for the country in a list lead by current coach Anil Kumble who holds the record of 619 wickets.
6. Iran launches home-grown ballistic missile
Iran's Defence Ministry launched the production line of home-grown ballistic missile of "Zolfaqar’
The tactical missile, which is capable of evading jamming signals in electronic warfare, will come into service by March 2017.
"Zolfaqar" runs on solid fuel and can hit the targets with a pin-point accuracy in a range of 750 km.
7. India win historic 500th Test comprehensively against New Zealand
Off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin finished with 10 wickets in India’s historic 500 Test match as the hosts took a 1-0 lead in the three-match series against New Zealand on Monday. At the Green Park Stadium, India beat the visitors by 197 runs in the first Test 15 overs into the afternoon session on the final day.
Ashwin, who became the second fastest bowler to reach 200 wickets in Tests, claimed the last three wickets in the NZ second innings, including that of Mitchell Santner (71) with an unplayable delivery that turned and kicked up at the left-hander from way outside the leg stump.
Left-arm spinner Ravindra Jadeja picked up six wickets in the match and also chipped in with unbeaten knocks of 42 and 50 lower down the order to take the man of the match prize.
Luke Ronchi, who shared a fifth-wicket partnership of 102 runs with Santner, emerged the highest scorer for the Kiwis with a well-made 80.
After the visitors resumed from their overnight 93 for 4, Ravindra Jadeja removed Ronchi to give the hosts the breakthrough after the spinners failed to get the same amount of purchase from the wicket as in the previous two mornings.
Later, Mohammad Shami picked up a couple of wickets with reverse swing just before lunch to set India on its way. India had declared their second innings at 377 for 5 on Sunday, setting NZ a target of 434. The hosts had also gained a first innings lead of 56, after bowling out the visitors for 252 in reply to their 318.
8. Teenager Alexander Zverev stuns U.S. Open champion Stan Wawrinka for first title
Promising German 19-year-old Alexander Zverev won his first tour title, beating U.S. Open champion Stan Wawrinka in a tight battle in the St. Petersburg Open final.
Zverev took the first set before Wawrinka responded to draw level. The German was a break down in the decider, but fought back to win 6-2, 3-6, 7-5.
Zverev becomes the first man to beat Wawrinka in a tour final since 2013, snapping an 11-match win streak in finals for the Swiss star, who had been trying to win back-to-back titles in his first tournament since the U.S. Open. The loss also ends a 10-match unbeaten run for Wawrinka.
Earlier, Britain's Dominic Inglot and Finland's Henri Kontinen won the doubles title.
8. Teenager Alexander Zverev stuns U.S. Open champion Stan Wawrinka for first title
Promising German 19-year-old Alexander Zverev won his first tour title, beating U.S. Open champion Stan Wawrinka in a tight battle in the St. Petersburg Open final.
Zverev took the first set before Wawrinka responded to draw level. The German was a break down in the decider, but fought back to win 6-2, 3-6, 7-5.
Zverev becomes the first man to beat Wawrinka in a tour final since 2013, snapping an 11-match win streak in finals for the Swiss star, who had been trying to win back-to-back titles in his first tournament since the U.S. Open. The loss also ends a 10-match unbeaten run for Wawrinka.
Earlier, Britain's Dominic Inglot and Finland's Henri Kontinen won the doubles title.
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